“MAHLE: The Choice of Champions” Technician Promotion Launches
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. is kicking off the new decade with the debut of the first-ever “MAHLE: The Choice of Champions” technician promotion – a unique sweepstakes in which eligible participants have the chance to win their choice of two custom-built vehicles exclusively designed by racing and automotive enthusiast legends Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Casey Currie.
Cheers to a New Decade
Yes, another year has come and gone, and I’m proud to say it’s been a good one here at Engine Builder magazine – one filled with several highlights.
762 cid N/A Hemi Engine
Known for 500-1,000 cid engines for drag racing, truck pulling, extreme muscle cars, and boat applications, Sonny’s Racing Engines has been delivering innovative engine designs and uncompromising performance for more than 50 years. Excellent examples of that engineering are the engines Sonny built for Sunnen’s Charity Engine Sweepstakes. The 2019 engine is this 762 cid Hemi. Find out what went into the $66,000 build!
Sunnen’s Engine Charity Sweepstakes Breaks Fundraising Record
The prize in the 31st annual sweepstakes at PRI was a custom-built engine from Sonny’s Automotive Racing. NASCAR legend Richard “The King” Petty stopped by the booth to greet fans and help raise $120K for Victory Junction.
Penske Acquires INDYCAR, IMS
Penske Entertainment Corp., a subsidiary of Penske Corporation, will acquire all Hulman & Company assets, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), the NTT IndyCar Series, and video series and production company IMS Productions.
Upgrading the Image of ‘Rebuilt’
In conjunction with Babcox Media’s 100th anniversary in 2020, all of our great, automotive publications received a facelift this month.
NHRA Stars Celebrate 50 Years of Pro Stock
To kick off the 50th anniversary of Pro Stock, the 2019 NHRA Breakfast will bring the superstars of this highly competitive category together to discuss “50 Years of Pro Stock.”
STC Engines Commemorates 31 Years Selling JDM Engines in America
STC Engines, the Soshin Trade Corporation, has recently celebrated its 31st anniversary of selling JDM engines in the United States. “JDM” stands for “Japanese Domestic Market.”
VP Racing Fuels Named Official Fuel of Fall Fling 500K
VP Racing Fuels, Inc. has been named the Official Fuel of the Fall Fling $500,000 To-Win bracket race September 17-21 at Bristol Dragway in Tennessee.
Elgin Industries Recognizes 100 Years with Summer Celebration
Nearly 200 employees, retirees and other guests recently joined the Skok family for a summer celebration of Elgin Industries’ 100th anniversary at the company’s headquarters.
A&A Midwest Celebrates 70 Years
A&A Midwest is celebrating its 70th anniversary throughout 2019. Founded by Aaron and Alex Stolberg in 1949, A&A is a leader in engine and transmission core supply, OEM-type replacement parts and automotive recycling.
Baja Racing Legend Rod Hall Has Passed Away
Hall is the only off-road racer to have participated in 50 consecutive Baja 1000 events in a four-wheeled vehicle. His last green flag was in 2017 at the 50th anniversary of the SCORE Baja 1000. Hall was 82.
Nissan V8 Nitrous Drift Engine
Using a VK56 Nissan V8, which was originally an off-road truck engine, the guys at AHM Performance changed up some key aspects to turn it into a nitrous-injected Formula Drift engine for Chris Forsberg’s NOS energy drink Nissan 370Z. Find out what went into the build.
Logano Wins in Michigan
Joey Logano won the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, FireKeepers Casino 400 in a manufacturer’s shootout at Michigan International Speedway. The No. 22 Team Penske Ford Mustang recorded its second win of the season and Ford Motor Company secured the Michigan Heritage Trophy for the third consecutive race.
Elgin Industries Will Sponsor Expopartes Automotive Show in Colombia
Elgin Industries, a manufacturer of OE and replacement engine and chassis components for automotive, commercial vehicle, agricultural and industrial applications, will be a sponsor of the Expopartes 2019 automotive parts trade fair, June 5-7 in Bogotá, Colombia.
Elgin Industries Honored as an 18-Time Top Supplier to Jasper
Elgin, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, recently received its latest Jasper Engines and Transmissions “ELMO” trophy in recognition of service excellence.
NHRA Announces Patterson Elite as Top Qualifier Sponsor
The NHRA’s West Central Division welcomes back Patterson Elite Performance as the title sponsor to the NHRA West Central Top Qualifier Bonus Award for 2019. This season will mark the third consecutive year for this partnership.
Costex Tractor Parts Breaks Ground on New HQ
The new building will have three floors of office space totaling 90,000 sq.-ft. and two floors of warehouse space consisting of approximately 380,000 sq.-ft. The development will allow the company to consolidate and improve its existing operations and is expected to be completed in 18 months for the company’s 40th anniversary.
WD-40/SEMA Cares 1967 Camaro Raises $165K for Charity
The WD-40/SEMA Cares 1967 Camaro raised $165,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, AZ on Jan. 17 and the proceeds will benefit SEMA Cares and Childhelp, an organization that provides services to abused and neglected children.
Hot Rod Power Tour Celebrates 25 Years
Seven cities in seven days, 6,000+ performance cars. The schedule includes stops at three first-time venues and a return to Norwalk, OH. Registration now open at hotrod.com/events.
